Myrcianthes callicoma Mcvaugh

Species

Angiosperms > Myrtales > Myrtaceae > Myrcianthes

Characteristics

A tree. It grows 6-8 m tall. The leaves are oval. They are 3-6 cm long by 2-3 cm wide. The flowers usually occur singly. The fruit are dark red.
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Mature height (meter) 6.0 - 8.0
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It is a temperate plant. In Argentina it grows between 500-1,000 m above sea level.
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Hardiness (USDA) 9-12

Usage

The ripe fruit are eaten raw. They are also used for drinks.
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Edible fruits
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Distribution

Myrcianthes callicoma world distribution map, present in Argentina and Bolivia (Plurinational State of)

Conservation status

Myrcianthes callicoma threat status: Vulnerable

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:166075-2
WFO ID wfo-0000247999
COL ID 457XR
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Synonyms

Myrcianthes callicoma